Joe Bosso
Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
Latest articles by Joe Bosso
“Rockabilly Is so Near and Dear to My Heart”: Brian Setzer Reveals the Legendary Artists and Guitar Gear That Helped Define His Signature Sound
By Joe Bosso published
“I’ve always done what I’ve wanted, and it’s worked out,” says the Stray Cats frontman
“I’m a Blues Guitarist in a Metal Band”: Blues-Rock Aficionado Mark Morton and Hardcore Metalhead Willie Adler Talk Lamb of God’s Unlikely Guitar Pairing
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Despite their “deep-seated rivalry,” the axmen peacefully co-exist with some “friendly competition”
“Bigger Isn’t Always Better. And Longer Isn’t Either”: Joe Satriani Explains Why Shorter Cables Can Improve Your Sound
By Joe Bosso published
Satch takes the lead and reveals some more guitar tone wisdom
“I Realized Maybe I Don’t Need These Big Amps After All”: Shinedown Guitarist Zach Myers Recalls His Guitar Amp Revelations
By Joe Bosso published
The PRS signature artist explains why bigger doesn’t always mean better
“Having a Guitar That Really Inspires You Cannot Be Overstated”: Joe Satriani Reveals the Most Important Element of Tone
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Satch dishes out some tips on what to look out for when purchasing a guitar or amp
“With the Best Record I’ve Ever Made, I’m Filled With Nothing but Gratitude”: Jared James Nichols Is Mighty Stoked About His New, Self-Titled Album
By Joe Bosso published
After a freak accident sidelined his career, the hard-charging blues-rock guitarist and singer recovers with an LP that shows him at the top of his game
Nita Strauss’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
While her career continues to skyrocket, the shred merchant keeps down to earth with these practical habits
“It’s Lighter on Guitars, but They Have More Impact”: Inhaler’s Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson Make a Singular Sound on New Album, ‘Cuts & Bruises’
By Joe Bosso published
The chart-topping Irish stars reveal how they made their guitar lines shine more brightly
"I Still Really Like Playing the Guitar. After All of These Years, It’s Still My Favorite Thing": Marshall Crenshaw Takes a Spin Through His Decades-Long Career
By Joe Bosso published
He’s one of pop music’s most versatile guitarists. Just don’t call him “underrated”
“You Drop a Song on CSN and Y, and You’re Gonna See Stuff Happen”: David Crosby Talks Five Career-Defining Tracks in This Previously Unseen Interview
By Joe Bosso published
In one of his final interviews with ‘GP’ late last year, the acoustic legend reflected on a life in music
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan guitar veteran dishes out some solid advice
“I Love the Blues, but I Don’t Want to Be Just a Blues Cat”: Eddie 9V Talks Electrifying New Album, ‘Capricorn’
By Joe Bosso published
The blues-soul firebrand conjures up the ghosts of Macon’s fabled Capricorn Studios on his latest release
“Be Careful What You Wish for”: Warren DeMartini Tells the Tale of Ratt’s 1984 Breakthrough Hit, “Round and Round”
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist reveals how he spun a riff into the pop-metal smash that propelled his band to dizzying heights of stardom
21 Top New Blues Guitarists As Chosen By You
By Mark McStea, Jimmy Leslie, Joe Bosso, Matt Thayer published
Meet the young guitarists who are shaping the blues for a new generation of players
“Any Idiot Can Play It… I Just Happen to Play It Better Than Anybody”: Leslie West Explains Why "Mississippi Queen" Is a Stone-Cold Classic
By Joe Bosso published
Remembering the guitar legend on the anniversary of his passing with this insightful interview about how he made Mountain's 1970 breakthrough hit
“Every Artist Wants to Get Something Done That They’re Proud of”: Daniel Tashian Follows Three Guidelines on His Latest Solo Record, ‘Night After Night’
By Joe Bosso published
Known for his work as a guitarist, writer and producer with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brett Eldredge, the result is an album’s worth of gems
“Blues Is Life”: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Talks the Future of Blues
By Joe Bosso published
Here’s how the Mississippian guitarist is taking music forward
Sonny Landreth’s Top Ten Slide Guitar Tips
By Joe Bosso published
The slide master delivers ten golden nuggets of advice for everyone from beginners to pros
"What You Hear Is Basically a Bar Band Playing Together”: Jim Keller Tells the Story of Tommy Tutone’s Top Ten Hit “867-5309/Jenny”
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist reveals how he helped dial in the band’s 1982 smash
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram's Top Five Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
Mindset, bending, solos, rhythm and the pentatonic scale – here are some invaluable pointers from one of the hottest blues players around
“If You Love Guitar, Play Guitar and Be the Best You Can Be”: Madison Cunningham Takes Her Own Path to Musical Expression on New Album, ‘Revealer’
By Joe Bosso published
The singer-guitarist’s third full-length release draws inspiration from open tunings and intimate observations
“You Can’t Fool People, so Don’t Fool Yourself”: Tommy Emmanuel Shares His Top Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso last updated
The Certified Guitar Player lives by these guiding principles
Gretchen Menn’s Top Ten Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
Guiding principles to help you grow as a guitar player
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